Project Accelerator News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

“Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot.” Ahhh … in the UK, as I write, it’s nearly Bonfire Night! It’s ironic that few people ‘remember, remember’ the second line of this English folk verse about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 … a reminder … “Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. Would Guy Fawkes et al have made good project managers?

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Effective project management is vital for executing successful campaigns and achieving business objectives. A well-managed marketing project not only enhances efficiency but also ensures that resources are utilized optimally. According to a survey by the Project Management Institute , organizations that use project management practices are 38% more successful in delivering projects on time and within budget.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By Proggio We’ll make this quick. As a project manager, you might be looking for new ways to make your life — and your team’s lives — easier. So you can get projects done on time and end the day with a clear mind. That’s where these PPM tools and tips come in. Whether you’re looking to optimize your resources or just organize your portfolio without ripping your hair out, try any or all of these 10 best practices to take your project management game to the next level. 1) Add more users to your pl

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Looking for a specialized tool designed to integrate project management functionalities with financial and accounting capabilities? There are many project management accounting software on the market, but it can be difficult to decide which is best for one’s projects and organization. But it’s important to manage and track progress, resources and timelines.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Scoro

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Resource forecasting in project management is the process of estimating how many people in specific roles will be available to complete your projects on time and within budget. To predict resource needs, project managers typically analyze three key data sources: Sales pipelines: Give a high-level overview of tentative and upcoming project needs, helping you proactively determine which roles you’ll need (and for how long) Project plans: Outline the project phases, tasks, and timeline, offering mo

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Product Managers and Product Owners frequently have to balance market needs, user experience, customer outcomes, and technical feasibility. However, the financial point of view in product development is equally important but often gets overlooked. People who own or manage a product are often not fully equipped to handle the financial aspects of product development.

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Let's keep the basics in front of us:Projects are transformative processes packaged togetherInputs (cash, people, buildings and tools, overhead like training) are transformed into deliverables that don't remotely look and feel like the inputsDeliverables are much more valuable than the sum of the inputsToo often, the focus of the 'business' is on the inputs being consumed, like cash-flow and

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Inloox

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Rarely have I enjoyed reading a book that was recommended to me by a colleague from the IT department with the words: You can learn something from this. Honestly, whenever I’ve been told that I could learn something from an IT guy it was to do with code that has zero application in my job, let alone makes my downtime in the evenings more pleasant. But there is a first in everything and here is mine when it comes to book recommendations from an IT guy: The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOp

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Projects are planned, but for those plans to achieve their goals and for future plans to be more successful, a project review is necessary. Any project manager with even a little experience knows that rarely are plans executed without a hitch, which is why a project review process is an essential part of the monitoring and control phase of the project life cycle.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For project managers seeking to optimize their schedules and deliver projects more reliably, Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) offers a powerful alternative to traditional methods. This methodology, developed by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, challenges conventional wisdom about project scheduling and provides a systematic approach to managing uncertainty and resources.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

What are the key challenges when working on multiple projects simultaneously? How do you prioritize work when everything is important? I asked 570 project managers these questions (and more) to find out what life is like in 2024 for project managers leading multiple projects, to follow on from my research on the same topic in 2022. In this article, we’ll dive into my 2024 research results and you’ll learn: The 3 challenges that project managers struggle with The key skills required for managing

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Starting with Scrum can feel overwhelming. It’s a framework with defined events, accountabilities, and artifacts that might seem rigid or even intimidating at first glance. But here’s the truth: it’s okay not to get everything perfect on day one. The real magic of Scrum unfolds as you practice and improve over time. Start with the Basics When you’re new to Scrum, the best approach is to commit to the framework fully.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this video, we explore the evolving landscape of Agile and examine why traditional frameworks may fall short in complex, large-scale organizations. While Agile principles have empowered small, cohesive teams to deliver value quickly, the real-world complexity of interdependent systems often demands a more proactive approach to orchestration and encapsulation.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

No one would argue that high-performing business is the goal of every executive leader. However, with present-day high competition and ever-evolving requirements, this can be easier said than done. What steps will lead your company to become a high-performing organization? And what is the role of project management tools in achieving this goal? Read the article to find out.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Projects have multiple stakeholders. There are internal stakeholders, such as team members, executives, project or product managers, designers, researchers and salespeople. Then there are external stakeholders, who can be customers, suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, the government, the community, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The salience model is a tool that can help.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

No one can do everything themselves — but that doesn’t stop us from trying. While most managers know the value of delegating work, they still try to tackle as much as possible on their own. A Microsoft survey of over 20,000 leaders and workers around the globe found that more than half of all managers feel like they have too much on their plate. There’s no denying that delegation is a hard skill to master.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Happy Black Friday! Years ago, BF wasn't a thing in the UK and now we have BF weeks. so to get in on the action I have a promotion for you. I'm often asked when I'm teaching so-and-so course again, and the truth is that I now have so many classes that at one a month, you could be waiting a while before I get inspired to deliver that training again. But the good news is that they are all recorded and available as virtual, self-paced training, and this year you can catch up on anything you've miss

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Let me start by saying that I am not demeaning the Scrum Guide in any way. The Scrum framework has changed the world for the better in ways that are impossible to fully quantify simply because of the scale of its impact. Teams are empowered - with Scrum - to respond and adapt to complex environments in ways that would have been impossible without the collaborative and incremental approach fostered by the Scrum framework.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Lori Milhaven November 6, 2024 Where it started: Inspired by Frank P. Saladis, a prominent project management expert, in 2004 International Project Management Day was created to honor the valuable contributions of project managers worldwide. This initiative was then brought to the global stage by IIL, influenced by Dr. Harold Kerzner’s insights.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Resource capacity planning is crucial for project success, and manufacturing projects are no exception. At the same time, it can become a real challenge in a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment. This is where powerful capacity planning software can make a difference. Read the article to learn about top capacity planning tools applicable to manufacturing projects and learn how to select the most suitable one.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Software development lives in a digital world. Why would anyone want to use software development templates? But some software developers and their teams might not be ready to upgrade to project management software. If that’s the case, check out these free software development templates for Excel, Word and more. They’re just a sampling of all the free project management templates available to download on our site.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Traxidy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

What Drives Project Success? 3 Factors to Examine By: Steve McBroom, CEO, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) Delivering successful projects consistently is a challenge many organizations face. For executives and managers, understanding the foundation of project success can help identify what’s missing and where to focus efforts to achieve better results.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Latest Release | Story Point Planning Latest Release | November 12, 2024 We are excited to introduce Story Points for planning and tracking work. Story points are enabled through Story Point Schemes, which map points to ranged estimates, capturing the complexity and uncertainty involved. When a story point is applied to a brand new task, an assignment row is created with an estimate, and work schedules are created as soon as a team member is assigned.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Image I was lucky to work with Andy Brandt on a recent whitepaper titled ‘ Moving Beyond Agile Transformations: Leveraging the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM).’ This paper discusses how APOM is essential in taking your agile transformation to the next level. It also explains how APOM can leverage organizations' existing investments in agility to deliver more value to their customers and finally cross the chasm of ultimate value for agility.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By Max Langosco assisted by Gus AI It worked in the following way: 1) I loaded two files into its knowledge base. The first file is the description used with the developers to create all the features of the application. The second is a Frequently Asked Questions document. 2) I asked the AI to interview me and ask questions which would be interesting to a public of project managers. 3) I asked the AI to summarize the knowledge gained into an article.

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This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry is on the guard of people’s health and well-being. At the same time, it faces numerous complexities, challenges, and risks that can hamper the implementation of the main mission of the domain—making people healthier and saving lives. Read the article to learn the peculiarities of pharmaceutical project management, the key challenges these projects face, and how you can overcome them with a robust project management tool.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the most important project management key performance indicators, commonly referred to as project management KPIs or simply project KPIs and the benefits of using them during the project life cycle. Think of, say, like your dashboard on your car to help you determine, are you going too fast, are you going too slow? Think of a GPS system when you’re driving somewhere that helps you know different routes.

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Resource Guru

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We can’t tell you the best way to plan your work. But we can give you flexible ways to see what’s scheduled and organize your team in whatever ways help you stay focused and efficient. We already expanded Custom Fields to bookings , projects and clients. Now you can leverage them to customize your account even further with new filters in Reports and advanced filtering, sorting, and grouping options in the Schedule.

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